1333MF26Q0040 Full Solicitation.pdf

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NMFS Field Delegates

601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

07/13/2026 0900 ED

SANDRA THIBODEAU

NMFS-FD 100.00

KELLY A. PACHECO-TARANTO

562112

$47

06/29/2026

Delivery: 60 Days After Award

0001 MILFORD, CT location: The Contractor shall provide all labor, field chemists, supervision, materials, equipment, Department of

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Transportation (DOT) approved containers, packing media, transportation, certifications, and quality control necessary for the comprehensive on-site characterization/profiling, inventorying, lab-packing, packaging, labeling, manifesting, transportation, and final disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, bio-hazardous

(including animal tissue and sharps containers), universal waste, and used oil generated at the National Marine Fisheries

Service (NMFS) Milford Laboratory located at

212 Rogers Avenue, Milford, CT 06460.

Product/Service Code: F999

Delivery Location Code: FM702273

OMI (MILFORD) /F/NECX22

NOAA/NMFS 212 ROGERS AVENUE

MILFORD CT 06460 USA

0002 SANDY HOOK, NJ location: The Contractor shall provide all labor, field chemists, supervision, materials, equipment, Department of

Transportation (DOT) approved containers, packing media, transportation, certifications, and quality control necessary for the comprehensive site assessment, waste characterization, inventorying, lab-packing, packaging, labeling, marking, manifesting, transportation, and final disposal of

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

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hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste from the JJ Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory located at 78 Magruder Rd, Highlands, NJ

07732.

Product/Service Code: F999

Delivery Location Code: FM710073

NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC

J. J. HOWARD MARIN SCIEN LAB

78 MAGRUDER ROAD

HIGHLANDS NJ 07732 USA

Award Determination Basis:

The Government will award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to the responsible small business quoter whose quote conforms to all solicitation requirements, meets the core technical requirements of the

Statement of Work, and represents the lowest evaluated overall price.

Technical Acceptability Criteria:

Quotes will be evaluated on a LPTA basis. To be determined technically acceptable, the quoter must:

Provide an active SAM.gov UEI demonstrating registration under NAICS 562112 or 562211.

Submit an explicit statement confirming capability to execute all hazard categorization field testing (Haz-Cat), lab-packing, manifest processing, and final TSDF removal within the required 60-day performance timeline.

Provide brief confirmation of current insurance compliance meeting baseline hazardous waste transport standards.

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Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section III - Description/Specifications Section IX - Contract Clauses Section X - List of Attachments

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

MILFORD, CT location: The Contractor shall provide all labor, field chemists, supervision, materials, equipment, Department of Transportation (DOT) approved containers, packing media, transportation, certifications, and quality control necessary for the comprehensive on-site characterization/profiling, inventorying, lab-packing, packaging, labeling, manifesting, transportation, and final disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, bio-hazardous (including animal tissue and sharps containers), universal waste, and used oil generated at the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Milford Laboratory located at 212 Rogers Avenue, Milford, CT 06460.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: F999

SANDY HOOK, NJ location: The Contractor shall provide all labor, field chemists, supervision, materials, equipment, Department of Transportation (DOT) approved containers, packing media, transportation, certifications, and quality control necessary for the comprehensive site assessment, waste characterization, inventorying, lab-packing, packaging, labeling, marking, manifesting, transportation, and final disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste from the JJ Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory located at 78 Magruder Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: F999 Award Determination Basis:

The Government will award a single, Firm- Fixed-Price purchase order to the responsible small business quoter whose quote conforms to all solicitation requirements, meets the core technical requirements of the Statement of Work, and represents the lowest evaluated overall price.

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Technical Acceptability Criteria:

Quotes will be evaluated on a LPTA basis. To be determined technically acceptable, the quoter must:

Provide an active SAM.gov UEI demonstrating registration under NAICS 562112 or 562211.

Submit an explicit statement confirming capability to execute all hazard categorization field testing (Haz-Cat), lab-packing, manifest processing, and final TSDF removal within the required 60-day performance timeline.

Provide brief confirmation of current insurance compliance meeting baseline hazardous waste transport standards.

Section III - Description/Specifications

SOW Statement of Work

1.0 Background

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) is the research arm of NOAA Fisheries in the northeastern United States. The Center plans, develops, and manages a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research at four research laboratories in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive technical assistance for waste characterization, inventorying, lab-packing, packaging, labeling, manifesting, transportation, and final disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, bio-hazardous, universal waste, and used oil across two distinct NEFSC facility locations.

2.0 General Requirements & Scope

Non-Personal Services: The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, trained labor, supervision, transportation, permits, licenses, insurance, and quality control necessary to identify, inventory, lab-pack, package, label, mark, manifest, transport, and dispose of the chemical and universal wastes off-site to a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF).

Regulatory Compliance: All work must strictly comply with the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (49 CFR Parts 107, 171–180, and 390–397), and applicable State regulations (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection [NJDEP] and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection [CTDEEP]).

Geographic Restrictions: Out-of-country shipments of any waste materials are strictly prohibited under this contract.

Government Property: No Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Equipment, or Services (GFP/M/E/S) will be provided. Government dumpsters shall not be utilized by the Contractor for project-related waste or trash.

3.0 Contract Line Items (CLINs)

CLIN 0001: Milford Laboratory (Milford, CT) Place of Performance: NEFSC Milford Laboratory, 212 Rogers Avenue, Milford, CT 06460.

Period of Performance: All tasks, deliverables, and requirements must be fully completed no later than sixty (60) calendar days following the receipt of the contract notice to proceed.

Generator Status: Services shall be executed in strict accordance with the Milford Lab's very small quantity generator status.

Specific Tasks for CLIN 0001 Task 1: Pre-Disposal Coordination & Planning: Coordinate with the Milford Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) at least two weeks ahead of the scheduled disposal date. Review the inventory list of items on hand, perform a preliminary site visit to establish familiarity with the layout, and submit a formal disposal plan to the TPOC at least one week prior to execution.

Task 2: On-Site Waste Characterization & Packing: Provide a field chemist to assess, identify, and categorize any unknown chemical containers using standard process knowledge or authorized analytical methods (e.g., TCLP). Properly containerize, log, and lab-pack all designated wastes—including hazardous, non-hazardous, bio-hazardous, universal wastes, and used oil—into the largest feasible DOT-approved containers (e.g., 5, 15, and 30-gallon poly drums) using appropriate packing media.

Task 3: Transportation & Manifesting: Mobilize a licensed hazardous waste transporter and specialized vehicle (e.g., box truck with liftgate). Ensure all Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests and Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) notices are accurately completed and signed by the TPOC or an authorized designee prior to any waste exiting the facility gates.

Task 4: Final Disposal: Transport all collected waste streams directly to an authorized TSDF operating with a valid Part B permit. Wastes must be processed using approved treatment hierarchies, prioritizing recycling/recovery over chemical neutralization or thermal destruction.

CLIN 0002: JJ Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory (Highlands, NJ) Place of Performance: JJ Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Sandy Hook, 78 Magruder Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732.

Period of Performance: All services and deliverables under this CLIN must be fully completed within forty-five (45) days of contract award.

Generator Status & Episodic Event: The facility is registered as a very small quantity generator (EPA ID #NJ6141700116). Based on current accumulation volumes, the facility will apply for an episodic waste event prior to final pickup. Crucial Compliance Clause: All waste under this CLIN must be completely off-site within sixty (60) days of the established episodic event start date to remain in full compliance with

40 CFR 262.232.

Specific Tasks for CLIN 0002 Task 1: Site Assessment & Waste Characterization: Complete a comprehensive walkthrough of all laboratory spaces and central waste accumulation areas alongside the designated TPOC. Conduct mandatory "Hazard Categorization" (Haz-Cat) field testing on any unidentified container profiles ("unknowns") to accurately determine proper RCRA waste codes and DOT shipping configurations.

Task 2: Lab-Packing & DOT Packaging: Provide all trained labor and supervision to handle, segregate, and lab-pack chemical materials. Furnish all required DOT specification containers (e.g., 1A2 steel, 1H1 plastic, or fiber drums) and vermiculite packing media. Perform small-volume reagent consolidation following strict chemical compatibility rules per 49 CFR 177.848, and accurately mark/label containers with generator details and active hazard classes.

Task 3: Documentation & Pre-Approval: Draft all necessary waste profiles, land disposal restriction (LDR) certificates, and non-hazardous shipping papers. Establish and submit finalized Waste Profile Sheets to the facility TPOC for approval before coordinating any physical waste loading. Prepare the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22) inside the electronic e-Manifest framework.

Task 4: Transportation & Final Disposal: Coordinate precise pickup dates with the TPOC and mobilize an appropriately placarded, licensed hazardous waste vehicle driven by a DOT-certified operator. Safely load and haul the inventoried waste blocks to the approved RCRA-permitted TSDF for final disposition.

4.0 Special Work Requirements & Operational Constraints

Hours of Operation: Work across both facility locations shall be restricted to normal business hours:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Operations are strictly prohibited on recognized U.S.

Federal Holidays or during emergency facility closures.

Workplace Spacing and Occupancy: Both facilities will maintain full staff occupancy during operations. The Contractor must conduct all material handling to minimize workspace disruptions and strictly avoid hindering daily scientific laboratory operations.

Site Control and Cleanliness: Contractors must clean and completely secure their respective staging areas at the close of each workday. The site must be left clear of loose project debris, trash, or unsealed pack boxes.

Accidental Release & Spills: Should any waste be accidentally released or spilled during the execution of contract duties, the Contractor assumes full operational and financial liability for immediate remediation. Cleanup actions must be performed to the total satisfaction of local environmental authorities, the Laboratory Directors, and the Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Manager (ESOHM).

Stop Work Authority: Government personnel—including the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), facility TPOCs, and the ESOHM—maintain absolute authority to issue an immediate verbal "Stop Work Order" if any contractor actions are observed to present an imminent hazard to life, local health, or the surrounding environment.

5.0 Personnel Qualifications & Site Security

Training Certifications: All field technicians, field chemists, and transport operators assigned to the facility grounds must possess completed training matching federal safety criteria (including 29 CFR

1910.120 OSHA HAZWOPER, 40 CFR Parts 260–265, and 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H). Copies of active certifications, permits, and commercial licenses must be turned in to the Government for review.

Citizenship & Identification Verification: All personnel and contracted laborers working under this mechanism must be U.S. citizens or maintain documented legal residency authorized for employment inside the United States. Workers must carry at least one valid form of U.S. Government-issued photo identification (e.g., driver’s license or passport) to pass security check barriers.

National Agency Check (NACI): A formal NACI background clearance is not required for this contract, as a preset operational schedule ensures that government representatives will remain continuously present on-site during the execution of the work.

Site Prohibitions & Searches: All contractor personnel, personal equipment, toolboxes, and transport vehicles are subject to search by security officials upon entry or exit of the government installations.

Smoking is strictly prohibited outside of specifically designated facility areas (prohibited entirely on Milford grounds). Weapons possession is completely banned.

6.0 Government Roles

Contracting Officer (CO): The CO is the sole official authorized to approve modifications that alter the financial values, operational scope, or fundamental terms of this contract.

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) / COR: Designated individuals will oversee day-to-day contract progression, coordinate facility access schedules, and perform final inspections and acceptance of deliverables. These individuals do not possess the authority to change contract terms.

Deficiency Remediation: The Government will inspect all ongoing work. If performance deficiencies are documented, the Contractor must take corrective actions without relying on government instruction within twenty-four (24) hours of initial notice.

7.0 Contract Deliverables

All deliverables must be routed electronically to the assigned COR and facility TPOCs as delineated in the schedule below:

ID Description Due Date / Frequency Recipient

Bid Submittals: Valid proof of general/environmental liability insurance , corporate hazardous transport licenses/permits , targeted TSDF EPA ID profiles , staff HAZWOPER/DOT training records , a 3-year history of regulatory compliance violations , and operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

With initial bid proposal submission. CO

Project Work Schedule:

Detailed operational milestone timelines mapped out to prevent schedule friction with ongoing federal laboratory research.

Within five (5) work days of the contract start date.

CO

Safety Data Sheets (SDS):

Document filings for any active chemical agents, solutions, or products utilized by the contractor on site that display "dangerous" or "warning" labels.

Within ten (10) calendar days of the contract start date.

CO

Pre-Pickup Operational Plan: Completed laboratory waste profiles , final pre-shipment container counts , verified drum configurations/packing methods , and TSDF-approved final treatment assignments.

Prior to starting any physical waste disposal or truck loading.

TPOC

5 Executed Waste Manifests: Before the transport TPOC

Legible, signed copies of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest containing authorized signatures from the facility generator and the licensed transporter.

vehicle exits the facility gates.

Destination Manifest Copies: Completed copies of the executed manifest paperwork returned with signatures from the receiving TSDF representative.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of waste arrival at the TSDF.

TPOC

Final Certificates of Destruction: Formally signed Certificates of Disposal/Destruction verifying that all collected waste packages have reached ultimate thermal, chemical, or landfill disposition.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of waste removal from the facility.

TPOC

Comprehensive Waste Data Report: An electronic data compilation tracking all manifests, chemical determinations, and final weights formatted in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

Upon request or at total contract completion, whichever comes first.

Laboratory Director, TPOC, COR, and

ESOHM

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

DOC PM 2024-01 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (NOV 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

(JAN 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (OCT 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.209-6

Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) (Not for DOC Use)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (OCT 2025) (Deviation

JAN 2026)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (JAN 2022)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2022) (Not for DOC Use)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Safety Data. (FEB 2021) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.

(MAY 2024)

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. (MAY 2024)

52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners. (MAY 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)

52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997)

Clause Number Clause Title

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION April 2026)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed- Price) (Short Form). (APR 1984)

RFO 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is ___ is not ___ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is ___ is not ___ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Personnel Qualifications. The experience, education, and qualifications of personnel proposed to work on the contract will be evaluated to determine their ability to perform their proposed duties.

(2) Technical Approach and Capability. The offeror's approach to performing contract requirements and its capability to successfully perform the contract will be evaluated.

(3) Past Performance. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

(4) Price.

(b) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.237-1 Site Visit. (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Vendors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Please contact sandra.thibodeau@noaa.gov to set up a time to visit the site. All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to sandra.thibodeau@noaa.gov.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(End of provision)

RFO 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(End of clause)

RFO 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Commerce Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 1352) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010)

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010)

The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations which deal with or relate to performance in accord with the terms of the contract.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this clause is to ensure that the contractor and its subcontractors:

(1) Are not biased because of their financial, contractual, organizational, or other interests which relate to the work under this contract, and

(2) Do not obtain any unfair competitive advantage over other parties by virtue of their performance of this contract.

(b) Scope. The restrictions described herein shall apply to performance or participation by the contractor, its parents, affiliates, divisions and subsidiaries, and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively referred to as "contractor") in the activities covered by this clause as a prime contractor, subcontractor, co-sponsor, joint venturer, consultant, or in any similar capacity. For the purpose of this clause, affiliation occurs when a business concern is controlled by or has the power to control another or when a third party has the power to control both.

(c) Warrant and Disclosure. The warrant and disclosure requirements of this paragraph apply with full force to both the contractor and all subcontractors. The contractor warrants that, to the best of the contractor's knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which would give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, and that the contractor has disclosed all relevant information regarding any actual or potential conflict. The contractor agrees it shall make an immediate and full disclosure, in writing, to the Contracting Officer of any potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or the existence of any facts that may cause a reasonably prudent person to question the contractor's impartiality because of the appearance or existence of bias or an unfair competitive advantage.

Such disclosure shall include a description of the actions the contractor has taken or proposes to take in order to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any resulting conflict of interest.

(d) Remedies. The Contracting Officer may terminate this contract for convenience, in whole or in part, if the Contracting Officer deems such termination necessary to avoid, neutralize or mitigate an actual or apparent organizational conflict of interest. If the contractor fails to disclose facts pertaining to the existence of a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or misrepresents relevant information to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate the contract for default, suspend or debar the contractor from Government contracting, or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract.

(e) Subcontracts. The contractor shall include a clause substantially similar to this clause, including paragraphs (f) and (g), in any subcontract or consultant agreement at any tier expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The terms "contract," "contractor," and "Contracting Officer" shall be appropriately modified to preserve the Government's rights.

(f) Prime Contractor Responsibilities. The contractor shall obtain from its subcontractors or consultants the disclosure required in FAR Part 9.507-1, and shall determine in writing whether the interests disclosed present an actual, or significant potential for, an organizational conflict of interest. The contractor shall identify and avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any subcontractor organizational conflict prior to award of the contract to the satisfaction of the Contracting

Officer. If the subcontractor's organizational conflict cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated, the contractor must obtain the written approval of the Contracting Officer prior to entering into the subcontract. If the contractor becomes aware of a subcontractor's potential or actual organizational conflict of interest after contract award, the contractor agrees that the Contractor may be required to eliminate the subcontractor from its team, at the contractor's own risk.

(g) Waiver. The parties recognize that this clause has potential effects which will survive the performance of this contract and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future. Accordingly, the contractor may at any time seek a waiver from the Head of the Contracting Activity by submitting such waiver request to the Contracting Officer, including a full written description of the requested waiver and the reasons in support thereof.

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CAR 1352.215-72 Inquiries. (APR 2010)

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Sandra.Thibodeau@noaa.gov. Questions should be received no later than 5 calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

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CAR 1352.233-70 Agency protests. (APR 2010)

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) The contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 FR 16,651 (April 6, 1999).

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:

BRAD WILLIS

NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office Policy and Oversight Division Field Delegate Program Manager 816.823.3858 bradley.willis@noaa.gov

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: Olivia J. Bradley Senior Procurement Executive and Director for Acquisition Management Department of Commerce O: 202-482-4511 OBradley@doc.gov

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Chief, Contract Law Division, Room 5893, Herbert C.

Hoover Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858.

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CAR 1352.233-71 GAO and Court of Federal Claims protests. (APR 2010)

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Chief, Contract Law Division, Room 5893, Herbert C.

Hoover Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858.

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CAR 1352.246-70 Place of acceptance. (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract.

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

• NEFSC Milford Laboratory, 212 Rogers Avenue, Milford, CT 06460

• JJ Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Sandy Hook, 78 Magruder Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732

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CAR 1352.270-70 Period of performance. (APR 2010)

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from 60 days ARO through 60 days ARO. If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

N/A

(c) The notice requirements for unilateral exercise of option periods are set out in FAR 52.217-9.

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NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.222-70 NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)

In accordance with NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 202-1106, NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy, it is the policy of NOAA to maintain a work environment free from sexual assault and sexual harassment. NOAA prohibits sexual assault and sexual harassment by or of any employee, supervisor, manager, contractor, vendor, affiliate, or other individual with whom NOAA employees come into contact by the virtue of their work for NOAA.

(a) Definitions.

Contractor Employees - The term “contractor employees,” as used in this solicitation and contract language, refers to employees of the prime contractor or its subcontractors, affiliates, consultants, or team members.

Sexual Assault - The term sexual assault, as used in this solicitation and contract language, means any conduct proscribed by state or federal sexual abuse laws, including, but not limited to, those defined in chapter 109A of title 18 of the U.S. Code (sexual abuse), and assaults committed both by offenders who are strangers to the victim and by offenders who are known or related by blood or marriage to the victim.

Sexual Harassment - As defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when any of the following are true:

● Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of an individual's employment;

● Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual;

● The conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

The main characteristics of sexual harassment are that the harasser's conduct is targeted against the recipient’s sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and is unwelcome to the recipient. It may include, but is not limited to: offensive jokes, slurs, epithets or name calling, undue attention, physical assaults or threats, unwelcome touching or contact, intimidation, ridicule or mockery, insults or put-downs, constant or unwelcome questions about an individual's identity, and offensive objects or pictures.

(b) Requirements.

1. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that contractor employees maintain the highest degree of conduct and standards in performance of the contract. In support of this, NOAA urges its contractors to develop and enforce comprehensive company policy addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment.

2. The contractor shall include wording substantially the same as this solicitation and contract language in every subcontract so that it is binding upon each subcontractor.

3. If a contractor employee observes or is the object of sexual assault or sexual harassment, he or she is highly encouraged to report the matter, as soon as possible, to their immediate supervisor, the COR, subset of the COR (e.g. Task Manager or Assistant COR), or contracting officer (CO) if a COR is not assigned to the contract. The contract employee may also contact the NOAA Civil Rights Office to obtain guidance on reporting instances of sexual assault or sexual harassment. If deemed necessary, the contractor employee may also report such instances to local law enforcement. In the case where the incident occurs while performing at a remote location, such as at sea or in the field (at a field camp or other isolated location) where the above referenced individuals are unavailable, the contractor employee should follow the reporting procedure set forth in NAO 202-1106, Section 6.07, Reporting from Remote Locations.

4. Swift reporting allows NOAA and the contractor to take the appropriate measures to ensure that offensive behavior stops and the complainants’ needs are addressed.

5. The COR (if assigned), CO, and contractor, where applicable, will work together to ensure appropriate action is taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, contract terms and conditions, and the contractor’s written policy (where applicable).

6. The contractor shall provide all contractor employees assigned to perform under this contract with mandatory sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response training in compliance with the requirements of NAO 202-1106, Section 5, Prevention Training and Awareness, as part of their initial in-processing and on an annual basis thereafter. The initial training shall be completed within [ ] business days (30 unless a different number is inserted) of contract award or the date a contractor employee is assigned to perform under the contract, as applicable.

Evidence of initial training by name and date completed for each contractor employee, shall be submitted to the COR or contracting officer (if no COR assigned) within 10 business days of completion.

Evidence of annual training by name and date completed for each contractor employee shall be submitted to the COR or contracting officer (if no COR assigned) no later than March 1st of each calendar year of contract performance.

7. The mandatory sexual assault and sexual harassment training provided by the contractor shall include the required elements set forth by NOAA’s Workplace Violence Program Manager. A link to the website including the required elements of the training is provided at https://www.noaa.gov/organization/acquisition-grants/noaa-workplace-harassment-training-for-contractors-and-financial. The website will also provide training materials and resources to assist the contractor in conducting the training. The contractor may provide training that solely addresses the NOAA required elements or may supplement existing company sexual assault and sexual harassment training in a manner that ensures all of the elements are adequately addressed.

8. The required elements of the training and resources available to the contractor for the training may be updated by NOAA periodically. The contractor is responsible for monitoring the website and incorporating any changes to the NOAA required elements into the contractor provided training.

9. NOAA’s Workplace Violence Program Manager, COR, or CO may periodically review the contractor’s training outline to ensure all required elements are included and, if necessary, any appropriate adjustments are made to the training by the contractor.

10. Contractor employees performing on assignments in a remote location, such as at a field camp or other isolated locations, are subject to receiving the same briefing on the parameters of the order provided to NOAA employees as set forth in Section 6 of NAO 202-1106.

11. The contractor shall provide a copy of this solicitation and contract language and NAO 202-1106 to contractor employees.

(c) Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment (SASH) Helpline.

For NOAA employees, affiliates, and contractors who have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment, NOAA has established the NOAA Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment (SASH) helpline. This helpline is designed to provide crisis intervention, referrals, and emotional support to those who are victims and/or survivors of sexual harassment or sexual assault within the workplace. Contractor employees may use the helpline to receive live, confidential, one-on-one support in an occurrence of sexual harassment or assault by a Federal Government employee.

All services are anonymous, secure, and available worldwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The NOAA SASH helpline is accessible through a variety of channels, including:

● Phone: 1-866-288-6558

● Website & Online Chat: https://www.noaasashhelpline.org/

● Mobile App: NOAA SASH Helpline (available via iOS and Android App Stores)

● Text: (202) 335-0265

(d) Confidentiality.

Any party receiving information from the filing of a complaint alleging sexual assault or sexual harassment, or while performing an investigation into such a complaint, shall keep the information confidential. “Confidentiality” means that the information shall only be shared with others who have a need to know the information to conduct their official duties.

(e) Remedies.

In addition to other remedies available to the Government, contractor employee violations of Federal requirements (e.g., law, statutes, executive orders, code, rules, regulations) applicable to sexual assault and sexual harassment and/or failure to complete the mandatory training set forth in this solicitation and contract language, may result in:

1. Requiring the contractor to remove a contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract;

2. Requiring the contractor to terminate a subcontract;

3. Suspension of contract payments until the Contractor has taken appropriate remedial action;

4. Termination of the contract for default or cause, in accordance with the termination clause of this contract;

5. Suspension or debarment; or

6. Other appropriate action.

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NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (FEB 2023)

The Contractor must submit payment requests electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and submit payment requests. The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov.

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment to the Contractor. To be considered proper, invoices must be prepared in accordance with, and contain all elements specified in, the contract payment clause (e.g., FAR 52.212-4(g), FAR 52.232-25(a)(3), FAR 52.232-26(a)(2), FAR 52.232-27(a)(2)).

The Contractor must include the following documents as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: [Contracting Officer list required invoice attachment(s); none if left blank].

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to submit payment requests through the IPP due to a threat to national security; a matter of unusual or compelling urgency; or because the political, financial, or communications infrastructure of a foreign country does not support access to the IPP, the Contractor must request an exception in writing. Contact the Contracting Officer for more information about requesting an exception.

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NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.237-70 CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

(a) A contractor employee shall be identified both by the individual’s name and the contractor’s name when:

● Included in NOAA’s locator, and

● When submitting any type of electronic correspondence to any NOAA employee or stakeholder.

(b) Any written correspondence from a contractor or any contractor employee shall be printed on company/organization letterhead or otherwise clearly identify the sender as an employee of the company or organization and shall…